Bachelor of Arts: Media Studies

Bachelor of Arts
Programme Type: Degree
SAQA ID: 120745
Faculty: Humanities and Arts
Available Study Modes

Programme Overview

Next Start Dates Based on applicable nearest academic block start dates.
Supported Campuses Campuses listed are where this programme is offered. For online modes, campuses are access points for student services only.
Duration Duration varies by study mode.
Support On campus and online modes are fully supported. Distance learning and short courses are supported self study.
Fully Supported

Programme details

Media Studies is one of the streams in the Bachelor of Arts degree at Eduvos. Media Studies equips students with vital skills in writing, research and critical thinking. Students engage with all aspects of the media – from television, radio and digital media, to media regulation, ethics and different communication technologies.

Furthermore students are introduced to a wide range of approaches to mass media and popular culture.

Because of our degree’s unique emphasis on practical application, you will select, conduct and present a research project and complete Work Integrated Learning (WIL) during your third year. In addition,
by introducing you to research, we are preparing you for postgraduate studies, a unique offering of this undergraduate degree. This blended approach ensures that you graduate with essential work skills such as critical thinking, being innovative and adaptable to change, effective problem-solving, collaborating in teams and communicating effectively.

The success of our BA lies in its flexibility of subject choice, a curriculum that is relevant, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) and smaller classes, as well as teaching staff with both industry and academic experience. 

We give you the opportunity to tailor your subject choice to specialise in an area that interests you the most

Entry Requirements Important

South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor’s degree pass. *
Or National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council of General and Further Education and Training with a Bachelor’s degree pass.
Or letter or certificate confirming an exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf) for any other school-leaving results.
Or completion of a Bachelor’s degree.
Or completion of the relevant Foundation Programme along with a letter or certificate of exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf).
Or completion of a relevant Higher Certificate.
Or completion of the relevant Eduvos Access Programme.

AND
50% or above for Grade 12 English or equivalent

Pricing

From R72 633 per year (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

The Bachelor of Arts (Media Studies) degree is very broad and prepares you for many different career options, including:
• Advertising Account Executive
• Broadcast Journalist
• Digital Marketer
• Editorial Assistant
• Event Manager
• Film Director
• Magazine Journalist
• Market Researcher
• Marketing Executive
• Media Buyer
• Media Planner
• Media Researcher
• Photographer
• Public Relations Practitioner
• Runner, Broadcasting/Film/Video
• Social Media Manager
• Television/Film/Video Producer
• Web Content Manag

YearModules
Year 1
• Media Studies1A 
• Media Studies 1B
• Introduction to Critical Reasoning
• Introduction to Digital Journalism

Electives

Choose a minimum of 60 credits from the list below, one of which must
include a major which will be carried over to 2nd year and 3rd year.

• Business English
• History 1
• Journalism Writing 1A
• Journalism Writing 1B
• Political Science 1A
• Political Science 1B
• English Literature Studies 1A
• English Literature Studies 1B
• Linguistic 1A
• Linguistic 1B
• Public Relations 1A
• Public Relations 1B
• Broadcast Journalism 1A
• Broadcast Journalism 1B
• Communication Science 1A
• Communication Science 1B
Year 2
• Media Studies 2A 
• Media Studies 2B 
• Applied Ethics
• Introduction to Research

Electives
 
Choose a minimum of 70 credits from the list below, one of which must include a major from first year and second year which will be carried over to third year.
 
• Sesotho Language 
• Introduction to Photo Journalism
• Introduction to Data Analysis
• Isizulu Language 
• Introduction to Coding for Humanities
• Journalism Writing 2A
• Journalism Writing 2B
• Political Science 2A
• Political Science 2B
• English Literature Studies 2A
• English Literature Studies 2B
• Linguistic 2A
• Linguistic 2B
• Public Relations 2A
• Public Relations 2B
• Broadcast Journalism 2A
• Broadcast Journalism 2B
• Communication Science 2A
• Communication Science 2B
Year 3
• Media Studies 3A 
• Media Studies 3B 
• Work Integrated Learning
• Research Methodology
• Media Law
• Research Project

Electives

Choose a minimum of 30 credits from the list below, one of which must include a major chosen from first and second year

• Journalism Writing 3A
• Journalism Writing 3B
• Political Science 3A
• Political Science 3B
• English Literature Studies 3A
• English Literature Studies 3B
• Linguistic 3A
• Linguistic 3B
• Public Relations 3A
• Public Relations 3B
• Broadcast Journalism 3A
• Broadcast Journalism 3B
• Communication Science 3A
• Communication Science 3B

International students are welcome to apply for this programme. For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions.

Accepting applications from:

AngolaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelizeBotswanaBruneiBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaColombiaCyprusDR CongoDominicaEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiGabonGambiaGhanaGrenadaGuyanaIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJordanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitLesothoLiberiaMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritiusMicronesiaMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNetherlandsNigeriaOmanPakistanPalauPapua New GuineaPhilippinesQatarRwandaSaint LuciaSamoaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth SudanSri LankaSudanSwazilandTanzaniaTongaTrinidad and TobagoTuvaluUgandaUAEUnited KingdomUnited StatesVanuatuZambiaZimbabwe

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